HBO's 'Veep:' A Humorous Heartbeat Away

4/11/2013 1:33PM

Don Steinberg joins Lunch Break to talk about the HBO political sitcom that starts its second season Sunday. He discusses politics and comedy in the U.S. and U.K., past shows that influenced "Veep." Photo: HBO.

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